Merashid Area, Fujairah

Merashid is a residential community in Fujairah. It is situated at the intersection of Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi Street (E89), Al Sharqi Street, Mraisheed Road and Corniche Road. It neighbours Al Gharfa,  Al Mahattah, Safad and Fujairah City Center. The neighbourhood offers a mix of apartments and villas and a range of communal facilities such as supermarkets, mosques and clinics.

• A residential area in Fujairah
• Located in the central emirate
• Offers villas and apartments in different layouts
• Home to the University of Fujairah
• Close to Fujairah International Airport

Merashid Area, also known as Mraisheed, is a vibrant community in the central emirate. The area is well connected by Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi Street (E89) and Al Corniche Street, offering ease of commuting. The area is home to a music school, medical centre, post office, nursery schools, retail shops, restaurants and Fujairah Mosque.

Merashid in Fujairah is home to apartments and villas. Apartments in the area are available in 1 to 3-bedroom layouts. The covered areas range between 800 sq. ft. and 2,100 sq. ft. Depending on the design, these units come with spacious living areas, fitted kitchens and en-suite bedrooms. Other features include a shared parking area, 24-hour security and recreational facilities.

The standalone villas in Merashid Fujairah are available with 4 to 7+ bedrooms. These two-storey residences cover 3,280 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. The family room, private backyard, parking area, terrace and maid’s room are also included.

Those residing in villas can find private parking spaces. One can also park vehicles in the spacious streets. The apartment buildings also come with covered parking areas.

The means of public transportation in Merashid include online cab services like Uber or Careem and the Fujairah bus service. Residents can get Bus E700 from Fujairah, Etisalat 1 & 2 bus stops, Fujairah Bus Station and Choithrams Supermarket 1 & 2 bus stops. These bus stops are located on Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi Street.

Supermarkets in the area include Al Maha Supermarket, Al Madina Hypermarket, Smaer Supermarket, Arafath Supermarket, New Fathima Grocery, Salsabeel Grocery, Shaima Grocery, Al Mas Supermarket and Al Zafra Supermarket among others.

Abu Jaafar Al Mansour, Obaid Bin Khdeem Al Smahi Mosque, Abu Ja'afar Al-Mansur Mosque, Masjid Al Shuhada, Fujairah Mosque and Rashid Bin Saeed Mosque are some of the mosques in Merashid Area. Residents can also visit the second largest mosque in the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah within a 5-minute drive. Inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it features a spacious courtyard embellished with fountains and a garden.

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church Catholic Parish and St. Peters Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church are located within a 10-minute drive from the Merashid Area.

Parents with toddlers and school-going children will find several options within the vicinity. These include:

• Happy Days Nursery Fujairah
• Al Zohoor Nursery
• Smartkid Nursery & Day Care Centre
• Al Jalila Nursery

Among these, Smart Kid Nursery is among the top nurseries in Fujairah.

Schools in Merashid Area Fujairah are:

• Umm Al Momineen Secondary School for Girls
• Ibn Al Nafees Boy's Primary School
• Fujairah Fine Arts Academy

These schools serve the residents of the area.

University of Fujairah in Merashid Area offers programs for Health Sciences, Business Administration, Information Technology and General Education.

Clinics and hospitals in Merashid Area Fujairah are:

• Aster Clinic, Fujairah
• LIO Medical Center Fujairah
• Murshid Health Center

Aster Medical Clinic Fujairah offers healthcare services in general medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics and dentistry. It is one of the top hospitals in Fujairah. 

Other medical facilities in the area include Bianca Dental Center, LIO Medical Center Fujairah, Al Reef Dental Clinic, Dr Dileep's Skin and Laser Clinic, Havana Dental Clinic and Murshid Health Centre.

Merashid Area is set amongst the popular residential areas of the emirate. It shares borders with Safad, Al Mahattah, Al Fujayrah, Al Ghurfah and Fujairah Town Centre. The waterfront communities such as Al Faseel Area and Corniche Al Fujairah are a short drive away.

Residents can find the best malls in Fujairah at a short drive from Merashid Area Fujairah. These include:

• Lulu Mall
• Shurouq Mall
• Fujairah Mall
• City Centre Fujairah

Lulu Mall is spread across two levels and offers a range of dining and shopping facilities. Spanning 50,594 sq. m., the mall has restaurants, a fitness club, a beauty salon and an entertainment centre. The mall has over 100 retail outlets including Damas, Mumuso, Swiss Arabian and Silver Corner. It is located at a 3-minute drive.

Shurouq Mall is another shopping destination in Al Nijaimat, a 4-minute drive away.

City Centre Fujairah is one of the largest shopping destinations in the emirate with over 100 outlets spread across 34,000 sq. m. It is developed by Majid Al Futtaim Real Estate Group in collaboration with Fujairah Investment Corporation. Visitors can explore a range of products, including home décor, furniture, fashion accessories, jewellery, books, sportswear and toys. The mall also houses Centrepoint and Carrefour hypermarket outlets, offering extensive options for household items and grocery shopping.

There is no shortage of restaurants in the Merashid Area. A few of them are:

• ETCH
• Ameena Restaurant
• Al Ward Al Abiad Cafeteria
• Seen Restaurant and Cafeteria
• Karachi Darbar Restaurant
• One More Restaurant and Cafeteria
• Roma Cafe
• Modern East Restaurant
• Noor Taj Mahal
• Al Tarboosh Restaurant
• Jiddah Palace Restaurant
• Kabab Isfahan Restaurant
• Allewan Kitchen
• Kabab Al Numan Cafeteria
• Baniyas Cafeteria
• Sabiha Restaurant
• Wow Burger

Residents can visit top restaurants in Fujairah like Asian Wok, Zumarood Al Afghani Rice Bukhari and Green Valley within a drive of 10 to 15 minutes.

Residents can easily drive to some of the best beaches in Fujairah. Umbrella Beach is the nearest spot known for secluded camping trips. One can also visit Fujairah Beach, Dibba and Al Aqah Beach.

There are various things to do in Fujairah. Some of the nearby leisure attractions are:

• Fujairah Flag Square
• Fujairah Fort
• Fujairah Museum

Fujairah Flag Square is located in Madab at a 5-minute drive. Fujairah Fort is one of the oldest castles in the UAE which dates back to the 16th century. This castle can be found 20m above sea level close to the Fujairah Heritage Village. 

 Fujairah Museum is one of the most popular attractions in the Emirate. The museum hosts thousands of visitors every week, mostly international tourists. During the school year, the museum also hosts small events, school trips and exhibitions. There are parking lots outside the museum and a large garden area, where there is a miniaturised Fujairah Fort. Visitors can also purchase local handicrafts and other souvenirs from the museum shop.

For adventure seekers, Fujairah Adventure Park is located a short drive away. The leisure spot is home to cycling trails, a skating park and other fun-filled activities.

Residents can find plenty of community parks in the neighbouring areas. These include Al Muntazah Ladies Park and Shouka Park.

4 Life Gym and Bravo Gym are located within the area. Ladies looking for salons and spas can visit some of the best salons in Fujairah like Sharfa Beauty Centre, The Grey Beauty Centre and Mabrook Beauty Salon.

Merashid Area is a family-friendly community with a wide range of amenities and facilities. Those planning to move should keep in mind that due to the affordable rental prices most of the properties are occupied.

Merashid Area is located in Fujairah alongside Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi Street.

Merashid Area has a mix of apartments and villas.

• A 5-minute drive to Fujairah International Airport
• A 12-minute drive to Fujairah Free Zone
• An hour drive to Dibba Al Fujairah